Five Things I Wish I'd Known When I Started Polymer Claying

Chat, tips and laughs, for polymer clayers. You might want to start a drinking game about half way through, celebrating each time I say "awesome"!

[@lisamaddox7860]

hi there! I love your video, great tips but I had to share...after using your brush in tls, fimo deco gel or bake n bond just soak it in rubbing alcohol and it will be as good as new!! alcohol eats away at raw clay! hope this helps ❤❤

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you! I tried this today and it works well... I am going to pin this post to the top! xx

[@lisamaddox7860]

Unruly Housewife awesome, Tysm ❤❤

[@laurentrillichsmom]

You can also use a soft dry cloth or a cotton swab dipped in alcohol (dip the cloth first too) and rub it softly/gently onto your unbaked piece of polymer clay to rub off any dirt, dust, or hairs which may have gotten onto it prior to baking your piece! It works wonders....I was never so happy to find this trick out!

[@hovawart16]

On the other hand, it's better for the environment to just leave the brush as is, if it stays useful and doesn't glom up, than to keep thinning it and sending chemicals down the drain, over and over.

[@shantiaum5774]

☺️ you’re so adorable! Thank you for the tips. I found the liquid clay tip the most useful 👌🏽

[@collettehannan8433]

Omg, I could hug you! I am a cake maker which is where I discovered polymer clay. Instead of cake toppers you spend days on only for them to be binned I now make clay keep sake figures to decorate the cake board (not on top lol) Your tip on the cling film is genius for both clay and fondant. It's videos like this that make people like me better. Thank you so much.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Aw you are welcome! I didn't invent the idea but I knew it was worth sharing! Thanks for your encouraging words ❤️ xx

[@asielb]

That's why I'm watching as well!

[@jenoVaswIItness]

Picked up polymer clay as a quarantine hobby and found this helpful. Thanks!

[@ayeeebae653]

same!!

[@jenoVaswIItness]

Ayeee Bae omg that’s so awesome! Love it!!

[@CulturaAbsurda]

Ditto! Bought all the stuff. Bet she’s glad she has those filtered masks now 😂

[@jenoVaswIItness]

A I we should start a club! 😂

[@yummyklown9226]

It's September.....still quarantine. :(

[@GeriStorm]

Loved this, your sense of humour comes through. Laughing at oneself when we don’t get things perfect first time, a great ability to have when doing any craft.

[@javajunkies2002]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to post this and offer your expertise to us 'newbies'! So many crafters/artists feel too 'competitive', for lack of a better word, to help others. This video answered some of my main questions & I appreciate it very much! Definitely a Subscriber now! 💗🙏💗

[@juluvier6369]

You’re so adorable! TYSM for sharing your tips! ♥️

[@etayki12]

that mask! a polymer clay artist AND a fortune teller! loved your tips!

[@picazorra9608]

What can I say but AWESOME! I also have a problem hearing you. I know I'm old but even with hearing aids on and the volume turned up to max you are still so genteelly ladylike and quiet :-))

[@UnrulyHousewife]

I'm going to speak up a bit in the next one, promise. xx

[@Angel-hp4eq]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.. You gave me the greatest idea when you showed your tea pot.. as I have been looking for a tea pot that I could do something on.. now I know what I can look for to make mine.. thank you again for your videos do keep those ideas coming AWESOME VIDEOS..

[@v.raptor7877]

Just popping in again to say how much I adore your videos. Very helpful. I have been doing polymer clay crafts for about 2 years altogether and have just really started to invest full time into it. So these videos are golden! So many great ideas and tricks. Thank you!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Yay! Glad to be of service! xx

[@rebekahb6292]

Great tips! We are in the middle of the pandemic, I'm wearing masks all the time and never thought of the mica powders being an irritation. Thank you!

[@SouthofIllusion]

Oh my goodness you are a bloody genius. I'm not even kidding... That hotfix thing! I would have never thought of that. I have so many hot fix gems just laying around. Now I'm all excited to use them on clay! Also that bit about fiddling... I feel so called out right now. I am a notorious fiddler 😂

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you! Make sure you give your crystals a little test after baking and maybe embed them a bit before you bake too. They should be ok but not all of them are the same. If they pop off when you test them you can use super glue. I'm having a bad anxiety day, can you tell? 😂

[@marjoriegoodwin2993]

I`m new at Polymer clay, and your video is wonderful help for me. Thank you, very kind of you to take the time to share.

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

I told the psychiatrist I wanted to be a 'man puppy' and he told me to lay down on the couch, I said 'Im not allowd on the couch', { I cant miss a trick to tell a joke lol } I think your awsome anyway even without the mask, You have just saved me a lot of future heartache as a new clay artist, thank you I have subbed

[@kyrathomas-moore9945]

As usual, I'm late to the party (six years later). Great tidbits given here. Thank you so much for the videos. I'll be spending time catching up a bit over the next few weeks. Hope you have a fantastic day!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

You too! Check out the video about uses for toothpicks and the one about uses for an extruder. 😁

[@lyndeda]

ohhh great tip about getting off the cling film! never thought of masking tape! Genius

[@Schatzie301]

Just rewatched this. Our wildest imaginings could not have warned us when you filmed this that masks would be an integral part of our wardrobes a few years down the road. I’m happy we didn’t have a crystal ball!

[@edettelere6073]

I am about 6 months in, so I am a baby to polymer clay/mixed media. But as a face painter/body artiste,I am kinda artistic and able to transfer skills and knowledge of my craft to mixed media.Turns out I love it,too! Thank you for your tips. Your vids and tutes are funny, real, helpful, and easy to follow. Blessings...

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you sweetie! xx

[@MsStella427]

Love your sense of humor. I often tickle myself as well. Thanks for the info.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you for watching!

[@Jubilee33382]

Great advice. Total beginner here.............I've been buying dolls house food items at silly prices, and as a former hobby potter, I've realised I could make them myself. The cling film tip is a winner. Thanks

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks! I have a video on here about making 1/12 scale books out of polymer clay (some make up and a toilet brush feature in others lol). SugarCharmShop is a good channel to watch for food and Angie Scarr has a great channel too. Angie also has a book (available on Amazon) called "Making Miniature Food Out of Polymer Clay"... If you search on KZbin I have reviewed it. xx

[@Jubilee33382]

@@UnrulyHousewife That is so very thoughtful of you... for my own amusement I salvage and restore French Provencal Santon Clay dolls ( adult Peasant models really). Once a child has had their fun, the original Peasant props, baskets of bread, fruit, fish, wine jugs etc have all been lost. I'll only be making a few, but I will get some inspiration from SC Shop and Angie. Thank You so much. Actually the original clay items are usually so naff, I probably can't do worse - laugh XXX

[@Jubilee33382]

@@UnrulyHousewife update! Found a S/Hand copy of Angie's book on World of Books.. Thanks again!

[@teenaoakleyart2700]

Just getting back into polymer clay after 20 odd years away! These tips are awesome, thank you so much 🙏

[@janmontarsi.-blendangles7960]

The bit about the masking tape to peel off the cling wrap is very helpful. Earlier when you were talking about hair or files on your clay you can also use a piece of scotch tape and lightly place it on the clay while raw and lift off the hair ,kind of like giving your legs waxed

[@janmontarsi.-blendangles7960]

Fuzz not files

[@UnrulyHousewife]

You are SO right! Thanks for bringing that up, because it will make somebody's day! :D xx

[@janmontarsi.-blendangles7960]

Your welcome

[@barbarasmith1401]

Hi, I'm just a beginner with polymer clay and found your tips really helpful (especially the one about the cling film and masking tape) thank you so much. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing lots more new things.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Yay thanks! xx

[@tanuja5110]

Barbara Smith so have I! :)

[@UnrulyHousewife]

[@stevegriffith2486]

I have found the hotfix glue on stones tends to liquify/ break down over time, not sure if it’s the plasticizer in the clay that breaks it down, but it eventually makes the stones slide off. I have had to resort back to krazy gluing stones on to keep them in place.

[@divalea]

I’ve been claying off and on for 20+ years and didn’t know about the cling film with a cutter! This is why I love polymer clay, there’s always something new to learn. PS: you are correct about the pumpkin shape. It’s not terribly pumpkiny.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Wow... Lea, you could teach me a thing or two as well, I reckon! xx

[@divalea]

Unruly Housewife I know how long Kato clay lasts when it’s stored carefully-ish. About 14 years.

[@isabelleblain9657]

Cling film hack is wonderful! Thank you for sharing your tricks with us.

[@aoifesmyth3881]

Hi there - I'm new to polymer clay and I have to say I love love love your videos! You always make me smile as well as imparting wisdom! So for that I am very grateful! Plus it's nice to have a tutor in the UK as opposed to the US so that I can order materials online to be posted to Ireland. Thank goodness for Parcel Motel! Keep up the good work! 😀

[@Wulfgeist]

Really needed this a year ago when I started out claying lol. Love your videos.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you so much!

[@dbearam983]

Ohh what a legend you are!! I'm an absolute newbie to polymer clay and found your tips to be sooo helpful! I stumbled upon using hand sanitizer to remove the colouring from my hands; after watching your tips it makes perfect sense! Love your sense of humour and that mask was awesome haha (I've seen that show!) 😆 I'm an instant subscriber and I'm looking forward to your other tips and tricks etc. Thanks!!

[@jeangrice5462]

Loved your video and you make me smile :) I'm new to all this so this was invaluable. I could hear you fine by the way and I am partially deaf in one ear. There are loads of people I can't hear clearly on KZbin, but you weren't one of them

[@UnrulyHousewife]

It's some mysterious problem that only a sound expert can solve LOL. I can hear it too.

[@vanessaescobar122]

I am still new to working with clay, and completely self taught. I'm so glad I found you! I had no clue about cling wrap and hotfix stones! I use them in my sewing all the time! Your teapot is amazing! I am excited to learn this process for wine glasses!!! Thanks for all your info!!!!! :D

[@UnrulyHousewife]

You're welcome! With the stones it is always worth giving them a little test prod, to double check. If they pop off just put back with superglue. If you have any questions please ask! If you are on Facebook there is a group called HOP! Hooked On Polymer and they are really kind, I'd recommend joining. xx

[@vanessaescobar122]

+Unruly Housewife That's awesome, thank you so much! I'll join the group and can't wait to binge watch some of your other videos! :)

[@suedouglas5455]

LOL!!! I love the remark about men who want to be puppies!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Hahaha! I saw them in a documentary and I was very amused.

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

Great video! You are fun to watch with your cute unexpected jokes-very down-to-Earth. I have a very hard time watching folks on KZbin who take themselves far too seriously. I find it so distracting. And boring. Your ideas and suggestions are very helpful too! Thanks again!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks for the encouraging words Danielle. xx

[@luemoonba]

Great tips. Thank you and you are fun to watch.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks! I do like to have fun. ;) xx

[@hkreations5108]

I love the tape trick for cling wrap! Another trick, is when you're using mica powders on a textured piece, but you'd like to remove the powder on the raised part---just use the tape. Or if the powder goes where you don't want it to be, tap it with tape.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Great tip, thanks! xx

[@soniamalave3414]

HKreations

[@peterbacon6898]

I loved all your tips and intend to use them all. The only thing I'd suggest--and I'd agree with Cathey DeRosa--is to try to make it a bit easier to understand you. I had to turn my volume almost up to the highest setting--and I'm sitting in a noise-free room. Perhaps moving themike closer to your face could make a difference. . . .

[@acolley2891]

Your teapot is fabulous!

[@paintedlady56]

You’re lovely! Your easygoing sense of humor kept a grin on my face. 🙃

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you! xx

[@hiserlyalani5992]

Love it! You are soo awesome.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks Heather!

[@CountryRefuge]

Thank you! I've watched both of your five tips videos and you have wonderful tips that could save a lot of disappointment and discouragement.

[@aprildomer422]

You are ABSOLUTELY adorable! What a delight your videos are! Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks with us and keep having fun. Your joy is infectious! xo ( and your creations fabulous!)

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you! xx

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Those were some really, really useful tips and tricks. Thank you. As a complete newb at polymer clay, I genuinely appreciate your help.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

That's very sweet of you. If you do part bake something, make sure that the last time is a full length bake, according to the manufacturer's instructions. 😉❤️

[@mamashecrazy7423]

Oh jeez, actually laughed out loud with your comment about people thinking you’re one of those weird guys who want to be a puppy. GOLD!

[@lianneveness]

Thank you for such a useful video and OMG thank you so much for going straight into the meat of the subject unlike so many other crafting vids I’ve watched over the last few weeks. Hair & cardy are beautiful btw

[@themermaidstale5008]

Thanks for the tips; I have never worked in polymer clay but now I definitely know more. So kind of you to share your experiences about mica powder and overhandling clay and all the other good information. I subscribed, too.

[@lynnl6965]

You're fun. Thanks for the tips!

[@katyfanning5133]

Once again, I've enjoyed a video while getting ready for work. I always get a lot out of your videos including a morning laugh! Thank you!

[@keelygreen6455]

Great tips; much appreciated!

[@BabeJohnson]

Great tips! I love the cling film tip. A few of the others I already knew, but I also didn't know about the mica tip. Since I haven't worked with mica powders yet, your tip is very helpful. AWESOME!!!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you! xxx :D

[@Loriandkitty1]

Wonderful tips! Thanks so much!!!!!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

[@elainecreighton7941]

Great tips, thanks for sharing them with us!

[@susanniezing4543]

thank you very much, i only just begane to work with polymer clay so every tip is welcome! all the best!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Yay! Glad it helped! xxx

[@mnnana3772]

Partial baking?! Who knew?! Love that tip the best & just today used the masking tape tip on the plastic wrap. You're a marvel!!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Oh wow, I'm so glad to have introduced you to the ways of the ninja clayer! When I feel like making things but can't summon up any imagination I just part bake some plain dishes and stuff, to decorate when I feel like it... It's the gift that keeps on giving! xx LOL

[@RameyRocks]

MySerenityCrafts mentioned you and left your youtube link in the description box so I had to check you out. She specifically mentioned this video. I loved it and subscribed. I hope to make my own crafting channel soon, but first will have to purchase a camera as I don't think my ipod will do the job. I have been pre baking my items for a long time now, too. It really helps. I also know of using the plastic wrap. I didn't know about using tape to remove the wrinkles off the clay, though! Plastic wrap also works when you want to stamp your clay with a stamper. Thank you for this informative video!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Ooh thanks for the stamper hint and for subscribing! I wondered where all the new subs were from, then I heard she had kindly linked me. I film on a not very state of the art Samsung phone... :D

[@RameyRocks]

+Unruly Housewife no problem!!

[@NervesofNoodles]

Rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab can remove dust and hair from clay easily. And soak your paint brush tip in baby oil to dissolve liquid clay. Always use a mask when working with any fine powders or when your polishing and sanding your finished piece.

[@tablantoys6919]

Those doors are amazing! Love the details.

[@markusstorzer4545]

Your ideas will definitely stick with me now, helps me as a newbie in the clay world that was looking for ways to have things adhere

[@lujainalkhateeb9145]

That door is gorgeous! And the pot is lovelyyyyyy

[@crysallis543]

Thanks! I've subscribed. Love watching your videos - so easy to watch and listen to. I'm a big 51 year old kid too haha. Hoping to learn loads. Can't wait to watch them all! :)x

[@leannemitchem8865]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@gfranks007]

It's October 2018 and I just discovered your video.I want to thank you for taking the time to create this video, I'm just getting into polymer clay and your tips were AWESOME! Thanks

[@erin9323]

Thanks so much for these tips! You channel is a Godsend, I had no idea of some of these :)

[@misswebb1991]

I love all your chats, tips, & laughs. Know that they are shared laughs for sure. Have a great day. :)

[@shesoshortie]

Cling wrap tip! Thank you!

[@wellness4me2]

Fantastic tips!!! Where were you 10 years ago when I had a Clay based business! LOL Getting back in after a waaay too long break. Love your work..More power to you!

[@crepselect6192]

Thanks for the tips I've just started using polymer clay

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Good luck!

[@julieallbright5002]

Oh how I love you! Thank you for the help and humor!

[@lynneparker4136]

Thanks for this, I'm a newbie just a few weeks in and I'm addicted. Great tips I didn't know any of these.

[@stillme4you]

Most of the stuff I knew from watching countless videos but I did not know about the clingfilm part or the breathing in mica-powder nose irritation part, so thank you for those.

[@leeannelliottlogan2198]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Laughed out loud so much during this, you're brilliant thank you

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Aw thanks ❤️

[@stevew585]

That Tea pot is amazing!

[@wvclaylady]

I never knew about the cling film! Thank you! What an ingenious idea!

[@fableagain]

The masking tape thing is kind of genius, thanks for sharing it!

[@seeshell6440]

New fan here, and i must say i don't find you unruly at all Ms lol Thanks for sharing your hard work. I love your fairy doors.

[@nunya257]

I did not know about the cling film. Thanks

[@krithikaramaswamy6731]

Very useful tips explained in such a simple and humorous way. Thank you so much!

[@Grambo1946]

I'm a beginner, thanks for the tips, could have used the cling wrap tip earlier today, can't wait to try it, and I loved your cross video.Great Grandma from across the pond.

[@danaclemons5298]

Great ideas! Thank you

[@KathrynLee50]

Very helpful tips for a newbie such as myself. Thanks for sharing! ~Kat

[@UnrulyHousewife]

[@terrydonovan8913]

Very nice video. Great tips, short and sweet. Thanks for sharing

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Thank you very much for the info was very helpful, just came across your channel so glad I did have subscribed so looking forward to watching more of your videos! Thank you for sharing!!! Liz...

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

I just heard about you from PolymerClayTutor... she recommended you highly. I really enjoy/appreciate your relaxed, sincere style and look forward to checking out all your videos!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you! She is one of my Polymer Clay idols. :)

[@darlenemeade3690]

This was very helpful, thank you.

[@susane945]

Thanks for sharing those tips with us!! 🙂🌸🙏

[@forestfruits1]

These are great tips, thank you

[@gailraad56]

Thanks for sharing your tips...I'm about to begin my first project and any tips I can find will definitely help me along my way.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Ooh I'm so glad you're giving polymer clay a go. There are places that you can get great tips, such as The Blue Bottle Tree website. You can also search for a group on FaceBook called "HOP! Hooked On Polymer", where everyone is super supportive and helpful. My other tutorials on here are normally pretty simple too. ;)

[@HerculeseBaby]

I’m a beginner and these were some good tips to know! Thanks!

[@excelbaby69]

This video was a Pin on Pinterest. I am so glad that I checked it out. All of the tips were very helpful and you did a wonderful job presenting them. Thank you for sharing these tips. Looking forward to future videos. New subbie here. Note: I could barely hear you.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

It was a Pin? I didn't know that LOL! Glad it helped but sorry the sounds was bad for you. I've had wildly varying feedback about it... I can make it really loud on my devices. Is it playing at full volume on YT? Can you turn it up on your device? Those are the only suggestions I have - sorry. xx

[@TaylorAmzng]

I also found you through Pinterest! The volume was good for me and my speakers are awful. This video was super helpful and I like listening to you lol! Subbed and thumbs up all around!

[@PolishPrincess74]

I had volume alll the way up and could barely hear her. Missed alot because of this.

[@yan_donyan]

Same here. I tried full volume with and without speakers and it was still too quiet. Neat video though. I just picked up my first pack of sculpey. Let's see what happens

[@renemarquez7947]

Love your video it’s straight to the point and your witty comments are awesome thanks

[@sage9836]

Wow to the cling film trick for a nice edge. I was trying to sand a rounded edge and it was not turning out.

[@siaranmorgan-lloyd5619]

Thank you for a really useful video...... that also made me spray my tea from laughing at your 'sharpie' modification to the face mask!

[@lindadechow2212]

Oh wow, you have serious talent. Thank you for sharing =) The cling film idea is such a good one, thank you.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks Linda! xx

[@merryclicker]

Sandwich bags are a bit thicker than the cling film and will give you a puffier cutout from your cutters. Didn't even think of tape to remove the cling film when I got overzealous at cutting. Now I will. Another tip - instead of a grid or a ruler always in my way, I found "measuring tape" on Amazon, which is printed yellow masking tape with 12" measurements and 30cm as well. I put it directly on my craft desk and on one tile that I usually use for rolling and cutting because it won't fit in my toaster oven. When the tape gets smudged and dirty, or difficult to read (alcohol kills the markings!), I simply replace it. I depend on it!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Martha that tape idea is BRILLIANT! I'm ordering it as we speak... Thanks! xx

[@rosaerivas395]

Thank you for such an informative video! Loved the cling wrap and the hot fix crystal tips.😊

[@limeycheesehead97]

Your last tip is brilliant! I know the cling film trick, but the cling film sticking was driving me crazy. That I didn't think of this myself is so embarrassing. Great video!

[@cathywetzel1081]

Great tips, very helpful thank you

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you! xx

[@lilaalabed2527]

Thank you so much for all your wonderful words of wisdom. I'm sure I can use most, if not all, of your pointers.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Just remember that although you can part bake the stages, you want to finish with a full length bake.

[@lilaalabed2527]

Thank you again.

[@hollieosborn9505]

Hi!! I stumbled across your video as I am a super super newbie to polymer clay modelling and absolutely cannot wait to get stuck in and your video has been so insightful!! You're great to watch and fun! loved this video so much so thank you!

[@sheilahubbard4032]

Hello and so glad I've found you & your channel! I'm just beginning to work with the poly clay, (not sure I'm committed yet), but find your tips to be very interesting and helpful. Just want to say thanks. Would love to see more of your fairy work if you've not shown in other vids, am just making my way thru them. Love what I have seen!! And love your wonderful sense of humor too. Keep it coming!! And happy to meet you....

[@cv5907]

You're awesome! I am a new clayer and this video has helped me greatly. Thank you for your tips and tricks!

[@SC-cb2pg]

You’re adorable my fellow Hello Kitty sister 💜 Very good tips, love your humor.